Emergency information binder

sunshine5

Do u know of a app that we can use to put loved ones info like medication, dr’s contact info, and other relevant info?

 I have added medication on my notes app in my iPhone. If a app, preferably free can do all that is required so I can carry the list in my handbag!

Thanks 

OutsideLookingIn

I don't know if you are looking for something as a hard copy, but I use One Note (an app) that works like a notebook.  I set up a notebook called "Personal Health" and then put pages for Medications, Physician's Phone Numbers, Emergency Contacts, Preferred Hospitals, Allergies, Past History, etc.  This is shareable with others, so family members also have access to it (but you control the access).  You can even Protect Pages (have never tried to protect a notebook) so that only those you have shared the password with can get into those.  You even have to unlock them with a password to get into them yourself, they are that protected).

OutsideLookingIn

toolbelts' post gave me an idea for my notebook: playlist for when I'm "on Pluto, as Greg O'Brien says) that might help me get back to some sort of present.  Have seen videos of this helping people with AZ.

loveskitties

While having access to all health care information for your LO in a single location, you might also want to consider  some sort of  medical bracelet/jewelry for yourself which notifies folks on your LO's condition should something happen to you.

Having information stored via your phone is great when you are able to access it yourself, but needs to also be accessible by trusted person if you can't do it for whatever reason.

Jo C.

Having an app with electronic info at hand as well as a medical bracelet are good ideas. 

For us; I also went a step further.  I put together a complete medical history for each LO and printed it.  I made several copies to have on hand.  I then carried that printed medical history as well as a copy of DPOAs for Healthcare in a manila envelope which I put in the back seat pocket in my car. So many times this came in handy.  I could present the detailed list of information to the doctor in the ER or if admitted could provide it to the admitting physician and any specialist consultant.  Have to say, the physicains received this with delighted thank-you's; makes their assessment, and their history and physical much more complete and efficient.

In the printed Med History I have:

Name;   DOB;   Name of Primary MD;  Insurance Info,

Next of Kin name;   DPOA name;   Alternate DPOA name,

Listed all allergies;  listed all prescription medications including any OTC or supplements in use.

Listed immunizations with dates (included flu shots and COVID vax)

Listed medical history of all medical or psychiatric conditions; also listed all surgeries with dates of same; listed dates of prior hospitalizations and why.

This really gave info that may be relevant and also kept the assessment of the patient much more detailed.

Sometimes something will change or need to be added, I simply go onto the computer and adjust that page and then change any current copies.

I am now putting together such a medical history for myself and my husband.  Good to have the expanded information as we never know when something completely unexpected can happen quite abruptly.

That is just me of course, trying to recall all such bits and pieces when under stress in an ER is not usually very complete.

J.

Crushed

Emergency information that you expect someone to use in an emergency should never be stored on a device  You need to print ti out and carry it.  So someone can read it. DW and I each carried neck wallets with a single double page of absolutely critical information.  They were duplicates so we each also had the other's information

Iris L.

"File of Life" and "Vial of Life" are to be placed on the outside of a refrigerator or inside the refrigerator.  EMTS are trained to look there for information.  

Iris

sunshine5

Thanks Jo

Lot of good ideas and lot of work.

I don’t think I would like to put copy of the will in the folder. Advance directive and DNR seems like a good idea. Thanks everyone !

Ed1937

Iris L. wrote:

"File of Life" and "Vial of Life" are to be placed on the outside of a refrigerator or inside the refrigerator.  EMTS are trained to look there for information.  

Yes! Twice I've called for an ambulance for my wife. I keep a "Vial of life" on the fridge, and both times the EMTs picked up on it. I had a little more info on it than just filling in the spaces for info. This was appreciated by both the EMTs and the hospital.

Waldorf

my simple solution was to write a 1 page summary of medications , surgeries, allergies, immunizations and doctors lists with phone numbers using microsoft office. I then printed it out and took a picture of it on my iphone which I always have with me. It is easy to revise and update as needed and can be printed out, photographed and stored in phone Gallery or Memo. No app needed.

sunshine5

Good idea! I am thinking of doing something similar on my notes app on iPhone!

Thanks